Hello everyone! I have just recently came across a Quaker connection through
my personal genealogy research, and have since found this mailing list. I have
no knowledge to speak of concerning the religion, but seeing as I am showing
at least 3 generations of them, I guess its time to learn.

I am researching a family, who to my understanding, took part in a migration
of a group of Quakers. Beginning in NC (Kane? Creek), through OH (I know
including Montgomaery CO.), on to Vermilion Co., ILL, and then settling in
Iowa, my family in Polk Co. primarily.

As information shows, they started sometime in NC, migrated to Ohio sometime
before 1824. Between 1824 to 1827 they migrated to Vermillion Co., ILL. I know
that Riley H. came to IA in 1845, and he is listed as the first settler of
Douglas Twp., Polk Co., IA. I also know that his brother John S.<Spencer> (my
line) came to Douglas Twp. just 2 years later in 1847. I believe the father
Nathan and family came at the same time as one of these boys.I know that both
sets of parents, and at least the brother Riley H. are all buried in Polk Co.,
IA as well.

I am looking for any information that could take me through this migration
with better detail, including more info concerning where these people were
before the move. And I am especially interested in anything I can get on the
LEWIS family. Not only does my GG-Grandfather marry a LEWIS (Ester), but so do
2 more of his siblings, and I am at a loss with her.

Also a pat on the back, this Quaker site looks fabulous. Someone is doing a
terrific job. I thank everyone for their time in looking for a connection.